Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Full time

Description

St. Croix Health is looking for a full-time (0.8 FTE) RN to join our Operating Room!Shift start times vary, hours from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.Off premise call: typically one day every other week Monday through Thursday, 3:30 pm - 7 am, and every 4th weekend (Friday 3:30 pm to Monday 7 am)

  

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed healthcare professional who delivers therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The RN conducts comprehensive nursing assessments including physical, psychosocial, functional, and educational readiness evaluations to inform individualized care plans. The RN develops, implements, and continuously evaluates these plans to support effective treatment, safe discharge planning, and continuity of care. The RN delegates and supervises care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, applying clinical judgment and ethical decision-making. In this role, the RN actively integrates evidence-based practice, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and maintains accountability for ongoing professional development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide skilled patient care

• Conduct comprehensive and systematic assessment of patients’ behavioral, physical, physiological, and psychosocial health using interviews, observations, and physical exams. 
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinate care transitions across the continuum while adhering to established standards and outcomes.
• Provide clear, timely communication to patient and families regarding expected care processes and discharge planning to support optimal outcomes. 
• Evaluate patient responses to care plans and adjust interventions accordingly, incorporating post-discharge needs in coordination with the care team. 
• Deliver safe, competent, and ethical care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring care is culturally sensitive, patient-focused, and evidence-based. 
• Maintain accountability for managing individualized nursing care, ensuring a holistic approach to both patient and family needs. 
• Assess patient and family readiness to learn, providing individualized education and utilizing available resources to meet specific learning needs. 
• Apply clinical standards and protocols to enhance care quality and promote cost-effective use of materials, staff, and technology. 
• Actively participate in urgent and emergent care situations, providing support and intervention as appropriate. 
• Prioritize and advocate for safety of patients, families, visitors, and team members. 
• Function independently within scope of practice and delegate appropriately, ensuring quality outcomes through collaborative practice. 
• Contribute to unit-based patient satisfaction goals and supports the organization’s strategic priorities. 

2. Demonstrate personal and professional growth and competent nursing practice

• Apply knowledge of infection control practices and their direct impact on patient care outcomes.
• Promote and consistently adheres to best practice in hand hygiene.
• Utilize critical thinking and sound clinical judgement to guide decision-making in complex patient care situations.
• Integrate clinical knowledge into practice by appropriately responding to varying clinical situations. 
• Engage in professional development through ongoing education, quality improvement initiatives, and information sharing. Serve as a mentor and clinical resource to peers.

3. Accurate documentation in EMR

• Document data related to patients’ care, including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.

4. Communicate with internal and external customers

• Communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, manage and evaluate individualized patient treatment plans.
• Partner with physicians and other healthcare providers to assess, plan, implement, and revise patient care strategies.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants, ensuring quality and compliance with care standards. 
• Provide education and support to individuals, families, and groups on topics such as disease prevention, wellness, and childbirth, while contributing to the development of health promotion initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, families, and communities, including evaluation of home and work environments (role specific) to identify potential health or safety risks.
• Report patient status and any notable changes to the physician during procedures involving anesthesia.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans.
• Evaluate and support the needs of patients’ family members and caregivers to promote holistic, patient-centered care. 

Requirements

Education:

• Associate’s degree in nursing required;
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Licensure:

• Current WI Registered Nurse license required

Certifications:

• BLS required upon hire
• ACLS completed within 6 months in role
• PALS completed within 6 months in role
• AORN Perioperative 101 course completed within 6 months of initiation

Experience:

• Minimum of one-year acute care services experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong verbal and active listening skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving, using logic and reasoning to evaluate options and determine the most effective solutions.
• Attentive and empathetic listener who seeks to understand others’ perspectives before responding.
• Capable of analyzing complex information and making sound clinical decisions based on evaluation of outcomes.
• Highly organized, with the ability to set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
• Committed to providing compassionate care and support to patients, families, colleagues, and others in need of emotional or medical assistance. 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. 

Mission:  We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.              

Vision:  To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable. 

Values:  People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth. 

Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes: 

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking
• Employee prescription discount program

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.